Rufous-cheeked Laughingthrush
NameRufous-cheeked Laughingthrush
Common NameRufous-cheeked Laughingthrush
Scientific NamePterorhinus castanotis
FamilyLeiothrichidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark greyish-brown crown and nape, a blackish mask from lores to ear-coverts, and striking rufous-orange cheeks. The upperparts are olive-brown, transitioning to grey on the rump and tail, while underparts are greyish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a range of loud, raucous, chattering, and sometimes melodious calls, often performed in duets or communal choruses typical of laughingthrushes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, its range includes southern China (Guangxi, Guangdong, Hainan), northern Vietnam, and Laos.
Identifying Featuresbright rufous-orange cheeks, dark cap and black mask, greyish body plumage, noisy flock behavior
Description
This medium-sized babbler is characterized by its distinctive dark cap and bright rufous-orange cheeks. It typically forages in the undergrowth of subtropical and tropical forests, often moving in noisy flocks.
